Joining English National Ballet, you will find a community of artists, musicians, theatre and costume craftspeople, creatives, business and administration professionals across a range of disciplines, all working together to achieve a common goal: to bring world-class ballet to as many people as possible, wherever they are and whatever their means.
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Key Selection Criteria
Proven experience working as part of a press team, delivering successful press and influencer campaigns across print, broadcast, and digital platforms.
Understanding of how social media, influencers and digital content can be used as part of campaigns.
Experience using press contacts database and media monitoring systems.
Excellent written and verbal English with strong editing and proof-reading experience.
Ability to maintain and develop working relationships with media contacts, including national press.
Passion for the performing arts, and ballet/dance in particular, with a good understanding of arts and culture sector press.
Your main responsibilities as Press Officer will include:
Work with the Head of Press and Communications to deliver earned media campaigns for ENB’s productions, as well as engagement and digital initiatives beyond the stage.
Maintain and develop contacts with national and local journalists, media and influencers.
Research press opportunities for upcoming productions, events, initiatives and key stakeholders.
Arrange interviews, photocalls, photo opportunities, and publicity events.
Contribute to the delivery, scheduling and management of influencer activity.
Write, proofread and distribute press releases, ensuring key messaging is effectively communicated.
